IEEE survey finds strong support for AI regulation despite optimism about technology
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Majority of IEEE members think current AI regulation is inadequate and support policies like data privacy laws and restrictions on facial recognition.
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80% support AI development but 85% say it needs careful management; disagreement on how and by whom management should happen.
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83% say public is inadequately informed about AI; over 50% think benefits outweigh risks.
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Academic institutions and nonprofits seen as most trusted for responsible AI; large tech companies and governments seen as least trusted.
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Though attitudes mixed on government regulation overall, strong consensus (70-90%) for prompt government regulation in areas like data privacy, algorithmic accountability, facial recognition.